Elpitiya PS elections on 11th October

Philippines to look to strengthen relationship with Sri Lanka

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte will seek to strengthen political, economic, and cultural interests with Sri Lanka through bilateral talks with President Maithripala Sirisena, the Manila Standard reported. In a Palace press briefing, Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo announced that Sirisena will be visiting the country from Jan. 15 to 19. ?President Sirisena will meet with President Duterte on 16 January 2019 in Malaca?ang Palace. Their bilateral discussions will focus on areas of m

14 Jan, 2019

Probe sought on sale of milk powder unfit for human consumption

An investigation has been sought on the sale of?milk powder unfit for human consumption. The National Movement For Consumer Rights Protection alleged that a relative of a Minister is believed to be involved in the racket. The Consumer Affairs Authority had seized the milk from a company in Kuliyapitiya recently. It was found that the?milk powder was meant for animal feed but had been sold using the logo of a leading milk powder company. The National Movement For Consumer Rights Protection sa

15 Jan, 2019

Bristol surfer Jon Lewin dies of suspected seizure in Sri Lanka

A Bristol photographer and author has died of a suspected seizure in the water while surfing in Sri Lanka. the BBC reported. Jon Lewin, 36, had been visiting the country on holiday with friends from Newquay. They had gone out surfing early on Sunday morning, but his surfboard was found floating in the water. Nearby doctors were unable to revive him. Lewin split his time between Bristol, a caravan in the Gower, Wales, and Sri Lanka. Writing on Facebook, his girlfriend Immy said they were havi

15 Jan, 2019